Increasing size and complexity of wildfires straining Oregon Department of...
ODF fighting bigger fires with same number of staff as 20 years ago SALEM – With Oregon’s wildfire season in effect across the state, the Secretary of State’s office released an audit today showing...
View ArticleIndependent Investigation of BETC Program Confirms Inadequate Financial Controls
Additional project files forwarded to Oregon Department of Justice for review and possible legal action SALEM – In a letter to Legislators today, Secretary of State Jeanne P. Atkins shared the findings...
View ArticleConcerns about Smarter Balanced testing documented in new audit
Clearer communication, more consistent use of results, and an ongoing commitment to improving test administration could help address testing concerns. SALEM — The Oregon Department of Education should...
View ArticleAudit finds DHS workers feel overworked, stressed and underpaid
Report identifies seven areas for improvement SALEM – Workers at the Oregon Department of Human Services are largely proud of the work the agency does, but significant numbers of workers feel...
View ArticleNew management improves financial challenges at Department of Geology and...
Secretary of State report shows that problem spots remain SALEM – While the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries is making a turnaround in managing its federal funds after facing serious...
View ArticleAudit finds food safety inspections are lagging behind
Workload management changes, improved oversight of inspectors, and use of data could improve program performance and reduce backlogs SALEM – An audit released today by Secretary of State Jeanne P....
View ArticleAudit: State agencies struggle to provide adequate security for computer...
State CIO not yet prepared to provide centralized oversight SALEM – An audit released by the Oregon Secretary of State today found that many state agencies do not provide adequate security for computer...
View ArticleAudit finds critical agency improvements are needed to help preserve...
Improvements in preservation efforts, strategic planning, data management, and organizational issues are needed SALEM — Inadequate data tracking, poor communication with employees and housing partners,...
View ArticleAudit: Oregon Water Resources needs to increase focus on sustainability
Lack of field staff and over-allocation are risking future water availability SALEM – Oregon’s Water Resources Department needs to better balance its workload between its responsibility for managing...
View ArticleAudit recommends improved transparency, evaluation of Business Oregon...
More information needed to help public, policymakers understand value of programs SALEM— Business Oregon, the state’s primary economic development agency, should improve accountability and transparency...
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